Timeline
10:00
Start at Kyu-kyoryuchi. Wander through the preserved 19th-century buildings. Look for Chartered Square and the 15th Building, which now house restaurants and shops. The area is lined with high-fashion boutiques like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Fendi.
10:45
Walk 6 minutes to EVIAN COFFEE SHOP. It is a quiet spot to rest and have a coffee or light snack. Note that it opens at 09:00 on Sundays and 08:30 on weekdays, so it is open for your 10:00 arrival.
11:05
Walk 12 minutes southwest to Kobe Port Tower. Climb the 108-meter tower for panoramic views of the city and the harbor. It is the unofficial symbol of Kobe.
11:35
Walk 10 minutes from the tower to Meriken Park. Stroll along the harborfront and see the poignant memorial to the 1995 Hanshin Earthquake.
Local tip
The area is best enjoyed on foot. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking between the historic buildings and the harbor.
Check before you go
- EVIAN COFFEE SHOP opens at 09:00 on Sundays and 08:30 on weekdays.
- Kobe Port Tower has multiple levels of observatories.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kobe (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).